Namibia celebrates its first female president, but what does this historic moment mean for female entrepreneurs across various industries? As we mark 35 years of independence, women share their pride and empowerment in this new era of leadership. Join the conversation: What does having a female president mean to you? #Namibia35 #WomenInLeadership | Namibian Broadcasting Corporation

MISS NAMIBIA TOP 10 … The top ten finalists for Miss Namibia 2025 were officially announced at the preliminary pageant in Windhoek on Saturday. They will take the stage at the national finale, set to take place in the Oshana region on 18 and 19 July. This will be the first time the pageant will take place in the region. Video: Justina Shuumbwa/Nampa | The Namibian

Himba women in Namibia are known for their braided hair, styled with otjize, a mixture of cow butter and red ochre, which protects their hair from the sun and dryness. The braids vary according to age and status: girls wear thin braids forward, while adult women often have more elaborate hairstyles that signify marriage or motherhood. Beyond its aesthetic value, the hair reflects Himba cultural identity and traditional beauty. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas

The Himba women of Namibia are known for their unique beauty and distinctive traditional aesthetic, which reflects their deep connection to the land and their ancestral culture.Their hair and skin are their most characteristic features: the women cover their bodies with a mixture of ghee, red ochre, and aromatic resin called otjize. This mixture protects their skin from the sun and insects, and gives it a bright reddish hue that symbolizes life, fertility, and the earth.Hairstyles are also of gr